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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,552.23, 29,323.81 and 11,656.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,552.23, 29,323.81 and 11,656.96 is: 17,482.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,552.23 : 29,323.81 = 11,656.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,552.23/29,323.81 = 11,656.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,552.23x = 29,323.81 × 11,656.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,552.23x = 341,826,480.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,826,480.22/19,552.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,482.74

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